/* ============================================
   ROOT VARIABLES — PREMIUM WARM ED-TECH
============================================ */
    :root {
      --cream: #050c1a;
      --cream-2: #08162d;
      --cream-rich: #0a1d37;
      --warm-white: #0b2144;
      --navy: #0a1d37;
      --navy-mid: #112b52;
      --navy-light: #1a3d70;
      --navy-deep: #051124;
      --gold: #ffb400;
      --gold-rich: #e6a200;
      --gold-light: #ffc107;
      --gold-pale: rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.1);
      --gold-glow: rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.15);

      --teal: #0d9488;
      --teal-light: #CCFBF1;
      --text-dark: #FFFFFF;
      --text-mid: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      --text-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      --border-warm: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      --border-gold: rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.25);
      --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      --shadow-xl: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.25);
      --radius-sm: 8px;
      --radius-md: 16px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-xl: 28px;
      --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
      --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
      --navbar-h: 72px;
    }

    /* ============================================
   RESET & BASE
============================================ */
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.7;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    img {
      max-width: 100%;
      display: block;
    }

    a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    ul {
      list-style: none;
    }

    button {
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      border: none;
      outline: none;
      background: none;
    }

    /* Subtle warm texture overlay */
    body::before {
      content: '';
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.025'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      opacity: 0.35;
    }

    /* ============================================
   HEADER & NAVBAR — HIDE ON SCROLL
 ============================================ */
    .header-main {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
      background: var(--navy-deep);
      /* Initial solid background as video starts below */
    }

    .header-main.header-hidden {
      transform: translateY(-100%);
    }



    /* ============================================
   UTILITY
============================================ */
    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 32px;
    }

    .section {
      padding: 100px 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Subtle watermark pattern for sections */
    .section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }


    .badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #FBC02D;
      background: rgba(251, 192, 45, 0.08);
      /* Slightly golden tint */
      border: 1px solid rgba(251, 192, 45, 0.35);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 8px 20px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(251, 192, 45, 0.2);
    }

    .badge::before {
      content: '◆';
      font-size: 8px;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      line-height: 1.08;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .section-title em {
      font-style: normal;
      color: var(--gold);
      position: relative;
    }

    .section-title em::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      bottom: 2px;
      width: 100%;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
      border-radius: 2px;
      opacity: 0.3;
    }

    .section-sub {
      font-size: 17px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      max-width: 580px;
      line-height: 1.85;
    }

    .text-center {
      text-align: center;
    }

    .text-center .section-sub {
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* BUTTONS — Premium feel */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 14px 30px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .btn::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
      transition: left 0.5s ease;
    }

    .btn:hover::before {
      left: 100%;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.4);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    .btn-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffc107 0%, #ff8f00 100%);
      color: #051124 !important;
      /* Dark text for contrast on gold */
      font-weight: 800;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-gold:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffca28 0%, #ffc107 100%);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.6);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    }

    .btn-outline:hover {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      color: var(--navy);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-teal {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #0b7a71 100%);
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-teal:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b7a71 0%, #065F56 100%);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-pink {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899 0%, #be185d 100%);
      color: #fff !important;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .btn-pink:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #be185d 0%, #9d174d 100%);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.5);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    /* ============================================
   NAVBAR — Premium White/Cream
============================================ */
    .header-main {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .header-main.scrolled {
      /* No translateY here to avoid double jump with header-hidden */
    }

    .navbar {
      background: transparent;
      backdrop-filter: none;
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      height: var(--navbar-h);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .header-main.scrolled .navbar {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 12, 26, 0.98) 0%, rgba(5, 12, 26, 0.95) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.1);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }


    .navbar .container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
      height: 48px;
      width: auto;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    /* Removed filter to show original logo colors as requested */




    .nav-menu {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .nav-menu a {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      padding: 10px 16px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      transition: all var(--transition);
      letter-spacing: 0.2px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .header-main.scrolled .nav-menu a {
      color: var(--text-mid);
    }

    .nav-menu a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: width var(--transition);
    }

    .nav-menu a:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .header-main.scrolled .nav-menu a:hover,
    .header-main.scrolled .nav-menu a.active {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .nav-menu a:hover::after,
    .nav-menu a.active::after {
      width: calc(100% - 24px);
    }

    .nav-menu a.active {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: var(--gold) !important;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    }

    .header-main.scrolled .nav-menu a.active {
      background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.1);
      color: var(--gold) !important;
    }


    .nav-dropdown {
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-menu {
      position: absolute;
      top: calc(100% + 12px);
      left: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061630 0%, #030a16 100%);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 10px;
      min-width: 220px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      transition: all var(--transition);
      z-index: 100;
    }

    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .nav-dropdown-menu a {
      display: block;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-menu a::after {
      display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
      background: #ffb3007e;
      color: #000000 !important;
    }

    .nav-cta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .nav-cta .btn-outline {
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      color: #fff;
    }

    .header-main.scrolled .nav-cta .btn-outline {
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      color: #fff;
    }

    .nav-cta .btn-outline:hover {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--navy);
      border-color: #fff;
    }

    .nav-cta .btn-gold {
      border-radius: 24px;
    }



    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border: 2px solid var(--gold);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      transition: all var(--transition);
      background: transparent;
    }

    .hamburger:hover {
      background: var(--gold-pale);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 22px;
      height: 2.5px;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55);
      transform-origin: center;
    }

    .hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
      transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scaleX(0);
    }

    .hamburger.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
      transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .mobile-overlay {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.6);
      z-index: 1199;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    }

    .mobile-overlay.visible {
      display: block;
    }

    .mobile-overlay.open {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .mobile-menu {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: 0;
      width: min(340px, 92vw);
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
      border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
      z-index: 1200;
      overflow-y: auto;
      transform: translateX(100%);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      box-shadow: -12px 0 60px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.2);
    }

    .mobile-menu.open {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .mobile-menu-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 20px 24px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-pale);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, #FFF9E6 100%);
    }

    .mobile-menu-header img {
      height: 40px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-close {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: var(--warm-white);
      border: 2px solid var(--border);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 16px;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .mobile-menu-close:hover {
      background: #FEE2E2;
      color: #991B1B;
      border-color: #FCA5A5;
      transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    .mobile-menu nav a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      padding: 16px 24px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-warm);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .mobile-menu nav a i {
      width: 20px;
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: 16px;
    }

    .mobile-menu nav a:hover {
      color: var(--navy);
      background: var(--gold-pale);
      padding-left: 28px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-cta {
      padding: 24px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-cta .btn {
      justify-content: center;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 16px;
    }

    body.menu-open {
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* ============================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR — Navy with Gold accents
============================================ */
    .topbar {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 50%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      padding: 12px 0;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-align: center;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.2);
    }

    .topbar a {
      color: var(--gold-light);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .topbar a:hover {
      text-decoration: underline;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .topbar-inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .topbar-inner .contact-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .topbar-inner .contact-links a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 500;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .topbar-inner .contact-links a:hover {
      color: var(--gold-light);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    .topbar-marquee {
      flex: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .topbar-marquee-inner {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 56px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      animation: topbarScroll 25s linear infinite;
      font-size: 14px;
    }

    @keyframes topbarScroll {
      from {
        transform: translateX(0);
      }

      to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
    }

    .topbar-badge {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-rich) 100%);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 800;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.4);
      animation: badgePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes badgePulse {

      0%,
      100% {
        opacity: 1;
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 0.85;
      }
    }

    /* ============================================
   HERO — Full-width background image with overlay
============================================ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 80px 0 100px;
      /* Reduced padding since header is not absolute */
      background: var(--navy-deep);
      min-height: 80vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-video-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .hero-video-bg video {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      opacity: 1;
      /* Maximum video visibility */
      filter: brightness(1);
    }

    .hero-video-bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      /* Removed bluish overlay for maximum video visibility */
      background: transparent;
      z-index: 1;
    }





    /* Removed warm dark gradient overlay to show video clearly */
    .hero::before {
      display: none;
    }

    /* Additional warm accent overlay */
    .hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffb400' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zm30 0v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      z-index: 2;
      opacity: 0.4;
    }

    .hero .container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      text-align: left;
      min-height: 60vh;
    }



    /* Hero left */
    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

    .hero-eyebrow .line {
      width: 32px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.05;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
      text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.3);
    }

    .hero-title .accent {
      color: var(--gold-light);
      text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.4);
    }

    .hero-title .underline-wrap {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .hero-title .underline-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      bottom: -6px;
      width: 100%;
      height: 5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
      border-radius: 3px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.5);
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      line-height: 1.85;
      margin: 0 0 40px 0;
      max-width: 700px;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.2);
    }



    /* CTA group — main action area */
    .hero-cta-group {
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .hero-cta-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .hero-cta-buttons {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: flex-start;
    }


    /* Call Us Button — Extra Visible */
    .btn-call {
      background: #fff !important;
      color: var(--navy) !important;
      border: 2px solid var(--gold) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.4);
      animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
    }

    .btn-call:hover {
      background: var(--gold) !important;
      color: #fff !important;
    }

    @keyframes pulse-gold {
      0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.7);
      }

      70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(255, 180, 0, 0);
      }

      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 180, 0, 0);
      }
    }



    /* Step indicators — Glassy white cards */
    .hero-steps {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      align-items: stretch;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      margin: 50px 0 0 0;
    }

    .hero-step {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 22px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      position: relative;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .hero-step:last-child {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .hero-step:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .hero-step-num {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 32px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.2);
    }

    .hero-step-label {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      line-height: 1.4;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* Hero right — visual cards */
    .hero-visual {
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-main-img {
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 60px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.15);
      position: relative;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .hero-main-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 420px;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center;
    }

    .hero-main-img .img-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
    }

    .hero-img-label {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 24px;
      left: 24px;
      right: 24px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-end;
    }

    .hero-cert-badge {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 12px 18px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

    .hero-cert-badge .cert-icon {
      font-size: 22px;
    }

    .hero-cert-badge span {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-deep);
      /* Dark text on white badge */
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .hero-rating-badge {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-rich) 100%);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 12px 18px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.5);
    }

    .hero-rating-badge .rating-num {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 26px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1;
      display: block;
    }

    .hero-rating-badge .rating-label {
      font-size: 11px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Floating pill chips */
    .hero-chip {
      position: absolute;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 30px;
      padding: 10px 18px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      animation: chipFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .hero-chip .chip-dot {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
    }

    @keyframes chipFloat {

      0%,
      100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(2deg);
      }
    }


    /* ============================================
   QUICK ACTION STRIP — Premium look
============================================ */
    .action-strip {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
      padding: 0;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.3);
    }

    .action-strip-inner {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }

    .action-item {
      padding: 32px 28px;
      text-align: center;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      transition: all var(--transition);
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: block;
      position: relative;
    }

    .action-item::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: width var(--transition);
    }

    .action-item:hover::before {
      width: 60%;
    }

    .action-item:last-child {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .action-item:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    }

    .action-icon {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 24px;
      margin: 0 auto 14px;
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    .action-item:hover .action-icon {
      transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg);
    }

    .action-title {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .action-desc {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* ============================================
   WHO IS THIS FOR — Premium Cards
============================================ */
    .audience-section {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
      position: relative;
    }

    .audience-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M11 18c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm48 25c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm-43-7c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm63 31c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM34 90c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm56-76c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM12 86c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm66-3c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm-40-39c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm43 38c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM46 9c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm44 28c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM33 55c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2z' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.02' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .audience-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
      margin-top: 56px;
    }

    .audience-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      /* Slightly more opaque for visibility */
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 50px 40px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      min-height: 480px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    /* Category Shades & Background Glows */
    .audience-card:nth-child(1) {
      border-top: 5px solid #ec4899;
      /* Pink as requested */
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(2) {
      border-top: 5px solid var(--gold);
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(3) {
      border-top: 5px solid var(--teal);
    }

    .audience-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-15px);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(1):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(2):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.15);
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(3):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
    }

    .audience-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
    }

    .audience-card.school-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
      border: 1px solid rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
      border-top: 5px solid #ec4899 !important;
    }

    .audience-card.school-card h3,
    .audience-card.school-card p {
      color: #FFFFFF !important;
    }

    .audience-card.school-card .audience-emoji {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .audience-card.school-card .tag-navy {
      background: #FFFFFF !important;
      color: #ec4899 !important;
      border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(1):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
      border-color: #ec4899 !important;
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(2):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.2);
      border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    }

    .audience-card:nth-child(3):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
      border-color: var(--teal) !important;
    }


    .audience-emoji {
      font-size: 56px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      display: inline-flex;
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border-radius: 30px;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    }

    .audience-card:hover .audience-emoji {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .audience-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 26px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .audience-card p {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      /* Maximum visibility */
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .audience-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .tag {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 7px 16px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
      border: 1px solid transparent;
    }

    .tag:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .tag-navy {
      background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15);
      border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
      color: #f472b6;
    }

    .tag-gold {
      background: #fff;
      border-color: #fef3c7;
      color: #92600A;
    }

    .tag-teal {
      background: #fff;
      border-color: #ccfbf1;
      color: #065F56;
    }


    /* ============================================
   COURSES — Premium Cards
============================================ */

    .courses-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 56px;
    }

    .course-card {
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }

    .course-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: inherit;
      border: 2px solid transparent;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 5;
    }

    .course-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
    }

    .course-card:hover::after {
      border-color: var(--gold-rich);
      opacity: 0.3;
    }

    /* Creative Sequential Shades */
    .course-card {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.1);
    }

    .course-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.4);
      border-bottom-color: var(--gold-light);
    }

    .course-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      background: transparent;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .course-img::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(5, 12, 26, 0.1));
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .course-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }


    .course-card:hover .course-img img {
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }

    .course-body {
      padding: 20px 22px;
    }

    .course-type {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      background: rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.15);
      border-radius: 4px;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.5);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .course-body h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .course-meta {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding-top: 14px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .course-dur {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background: rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.15);
      padding: 6px 12px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.3);
    }

    .course-card:hover .course-dur {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: #fff;
    }

    .course-price {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 22px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.6), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }


    .courses-more {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }

    /* ============================================
   INTERNSHIP CALLOUT — Premium Dark
============================================ */
    .internship-section {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
      padding: 100px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .internship-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      right: -100px;
      top: -100px;
      width: 450px;
      height: 450px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .internship-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: -50px;
      bottom: -50px;
      width: 320px;
      height: 320px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .internship-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .internship-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 70px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .internship-content .badge {
      color: #FBC02D;
      background: rgba(251, 192, 45, 0.15);
      border-color: rgba(251, 192, 45, 0.4);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(251, 192, 45, 0.2);
    }

    .internship-content h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 52px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .internship-content p {
      font-size: 17px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      line-height: 1.85;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .api-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .api-tag {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .api-tag:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .internship-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 40px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

    .internship-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 24px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .intern-step {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .intern-step:last-child {
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .step-num {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-rich) 100%);
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 15px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.4);
    }

    .step-text h5 {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .step-text p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ============================================
   SERVICES — Premium Cards
============================================ */
    .services-section {
      background: #020617;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 0;
    }

    /* Many Small Floating Balls */
    .services-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(15px 15px at 10% 10%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(8px 8px at 85% 20%, #2dd4bf 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(12px 12px at 45% 85%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(20px 20px at 75% 75%, #2dd4bf 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(10px 10px at 25% 65%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(15px 15px at 65% 15%, #2dd4bf 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(8px 8px at 5% 95%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(10px 10px at 35% 25%, #2dd4bf 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(12px 12px at 55% 45%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(15px 15px at 15% 75%, #2dd4bf 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(10px 10px at 95% 95%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(18px 18px at 55% 10%, #2dd4bf 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(10px 10px at 80% 50%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(12px 12px at 20% 40%, #2dd4bf 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(15px 15px at 40% 60%, var(--gold) 100%, transparent);
      background-size: 100% 100%;
      animation: floatSmallBalls 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      opacity: 0.35;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    @keyframes floatSmallBalls {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(-40px);
      }
    }

    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
      margin-top: 56px;
    }

    .service-card {
      position: relative;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .service-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--gold);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity var(--transition);
    }

    .service-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .service-img {
      height: 200px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      /* High contrast for image visibility */
      padding: 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    .service-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-img img {
      transform: scale(1.06);
    }

    .service-body {
      padding: 26px 28px;
    }

    .service-cat {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .service-body h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 24px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .service-body p {
      font-size: 15px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* Bold Color Patterns for Services */
    .service-card:nth-child(3n+1) .service-cat {
      color: #fbbf24;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(3n+1):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(3n+2) .service-cat {
      color: #2dd4bf;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(3n+2):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(45, 212, 192, 0.15);
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(3n+3) .service-cat {
      color: #c084fc;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(3n+3):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.15);
    }

    /* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US — Premium Cards
============================================ */
    .why-section {
      background: #020617;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 0;
    }

    /* Cyber-Tech Grid */
    .why-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Floating Hexagons */
    .why-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M50 5 L90 25 L90 75 L50 95 L10 75 L10 25 Z' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-opacity='0.03' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M50 5 L90 25 L90 75 L50 95 L10 75 L10 25 Z' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-opacity='0.04' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-size: 400px 400px, 300px 300px;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: top 10% right 5%, bottom 10% left 5%;
      animation: driftHex 40s linear infinite;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    @keyframes driftHex {
      from {
        transform: rotate(0deg) translate(0, 0);
      }

      to {
        transform: rotate(360deg) translate(20px, 40px);
      }
    }

    .why-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 56px;
    }

    .why-card {
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 45px 35px;
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .why-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 4px;
      background: var(--gold);
      opacity: 0;
      border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
      transition: opacity var(--transition);
    }

    .why-card:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .why-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .why-icon {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      transition: all 0.5s ease;
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .why-icon i {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .why-card:hover .why-icon {
      transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .why-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    }

    .why-card p {
      font-size: 15px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* Why Us Icon Colors */
    .why-grid div:nth-child(1) .why-icon {
      background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3);
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(1) .why-icon i {
      color: #fbbf24;
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(2) .why-icon {
      background: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.3);
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(2) .why-icon i {
      color: #2dd4bf;
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(3) .why-icon {
      background: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3);
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(3) .why-icon i {
      color: #c084fc;
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(4) .why-icon {
      background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(4) .why-icon i {
      color: #ec4899;
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(5) .why-icon {
      background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(5) .why-icon i {
      color: #f59e0b;
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(6) .why-icon {
      background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    }

    .why-grid div:nth-child(6) .why-icon i {
      color: #38bdf8;
    }

    /* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS — Premium Cards
============================================ */
    .testimonials-section {
      background: #020617;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 0;
    }

    /* Floating Quotes Watermark */
    .testimonials-section::before {
      content: '“';
      position: absolute;
      top: -50px;
      left: 10%;
      font-size: 300px;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.08);
      font-family: serif;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: floatQuote 20s infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes floatQuote {
      from {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(-10deg);
      }

      to {
        transform: translateY(40px) rotate(10deg);
      }
    }

    /* Soft Mesh Glows */
    .testimonials-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 90%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .t-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 56px;
    }

    .t-card {
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 45px 35px;
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    /* Bold Shaded Testimonial Patterns */
    .t-card:nth-child(3n+1) {
      border-top: 5px solid #ec4899;
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+2) {
      border-top: 5px solid #fbbf24;
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+3) {
      border-top: 5px solid #2dd4bf;
    }

    .t-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+1):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15);
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+2):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+3):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.15);
    }

    .t-quote {
      font-size: 56px;
      line-height: 1;
      opacity: 0.9;
      font-family: Georgia, serif;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+1) .t-quote {
      color: #ec4899;
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+2) .t-quote {
      color: #fbbf24;
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+3) .t-quote {
      color: #2dd4bf;
    }

    .t-text {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-style: italic;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      opacity: 0.9;
    }

    .t-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .t-avatar {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border: 3px solid #fff;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .t-card:hover .t-avatar {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+1):hover .t-avatar {
      border-color: var(--navy);
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+2):hover .t-avatar {
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    .t-avatar {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover;
      border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .t-card:hover .t-avatar {
      transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+1) .t-avatar {
      border-color: #ec4899;
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+2) .t-avatar {
      border-color: #fbbf24;
    }

    .t-card:nth-child(3n+3) .t-avatar {
      border-color: #2dd4bf;
    }

    .t-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .t-role {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }

    .t-stars {
      display: flex;
      gap: 3px;
      color: #fbbf24;
      font-size: 11px;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }

    /* ============================================
   INSTITUTE SECTION — Premium Cards
============================================ */
    .institute-section {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        var(--navy-deep);
      position: relative;
    }

    .institute-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
      margin-top: 56px;
    }

    .inst-card {
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .inst-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .inst-img {
      height: 240px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-2) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    }

    .inst-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .inst-card:hover .inst-img img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .inst-body {
      padding: 26px 28px;
    }

    .inst-body h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 26px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .inst-body p {
      font-size: 15px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .inst-bullets {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .inst-bullets li {
      font-size: 15px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .inst-bullets li::before {
      content: '◆';
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 11px;
    }

    .inst-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    }

    .ist {
      flex: 1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 18px 10px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .ist:last-child {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .ist-num {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 26px;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .ist-label {
      font-size: 10px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* Three Different Shaded Colors for Institute Cards */
    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(1) .inst-bullets li::before {
      color: #fbbf24;
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(1) .ist-num {
      color: #fbbf24;
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(1):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
      border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3);
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(2) .inst-bullets li::before {
      color: #2dd4bf;
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(2) .ist-num {
      color: #2dd4bf;
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(2):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.15);
      border-color: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.3);
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(3) .inst-bullets li::before {
      color: #c084fc;
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(3) .ist-num {
      color: #c084fc;
    }

    .institute-grid .inst-card:nth-child(3):hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.15);
      border-color: rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.3);
    }

    /* Gallery — Premium */
    .gallery-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #020617 0%, #0f172a 100%);
      padding: 100px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    .gallery-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g fill="white" fill-opacity="0.02" fill-rule="evenodd"><circle cx="3" cy="3" r="1"/></g></svg>');
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .gallery-heading {
      color: var(--gold);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 32px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
      text-align: center;
      text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3);
    }

    .gallery-track-wrap {
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .gallery-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      animation: galleryScroll 30s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }

    .gallery-track:hover {
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    .gallery-thumb {
      width: 320px;
      height: 220px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #050c1a;
      border: none;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .gallery-thumb:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      transform: scale(1.05) rotate(1deg);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.3);
    }

    .gallery-thumb img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center;
      transform: scale(1.15);
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      display: block;
    }

    .gallery-thumb:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }

    @keyframes galleryScroll {
      from {
        transform: translateX(0);
      }

      to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
    }

    /* ============================================
   APP SECTION — Premium
============================================ */
    .app-section {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 180, 0, 0.12) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
      padding: 140px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .app-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 60%;
      height: 80%;
      background: url('photo/new_logo.png') no-repeat center center;
      background-size: contain;
      opacity: 0.05;
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .app-inner {
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .app-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    }

    .app-title span {
      color: var(--gold);
      text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
    }

    .app-sub {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      max-width: 520px;
      margin: 0 auto 45px;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    .app-badges {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 20px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .app-badges a img {
      width: 170px;
      height: 52px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 10px;
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
      filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    }

    .app-badges a:hover img {
      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.08);
      filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.3));
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ============================================
   FAQ — Premium
============================================ */
    .faq-section {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom, #050b18 0%, #01040a 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 0;
    }

    /* Small Twinkling Stars */
    .faq-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 10% 20%, #fff 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 30% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 50% 10%, #fff 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 70% 80%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.5) 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 90% 40%, #fff 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 20% 70%, #fff 100%, transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 80% 30%, #fff 100%, transparent);
      background-size: 250px 250px;
      animation: twinkle 8s infinite alternate;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.3;
    }

    @keyframes twinkle {
      0% {
        opacity: 0.1;
      }

      50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0.2;
      }
    }

    .faq-wrap {
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 56px auto 0;
    }

    .faq-item {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .faq-item.open {
      border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.5);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .faq-q {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 24px 26px;
      cursor: pointer;
      gap: 18px;
    }

    .faq-q h4 {
      font-size: 17px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      line-height: 1.5;
      letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    }

    .faq-toggle {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 22px;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 700;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    }

    .faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-rich) 100%);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--gold);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.3);
    }

    .faq-a {
      padding: 0 26px;
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.45s ease;
    }

    .faq-item.open .faq-a {
      max-height: 220px;
      padding-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .faq-a p {
      font-size: 15px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.85;
    }

    /* ============================================
   CONTACT — Premium
============================================ */
    .contact-section {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
        var(--navy-deep);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .contact-section::before {
      content: 'PBA INSTITUTE';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-10deg);
      font-size: 20vw;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      white-space: nowrap;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 70px;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .contact-info h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 48px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .contact-info h3 span {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-rich) 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .contact-info p {
      font-size: 17px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .contact-items {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .contact-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
      padding: 30px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 24px;
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      text-decoration: none;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .contact-item:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
      transform: translateX(15px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .c-icon {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 22px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .c-icon::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: inherit;
      filter: blur(15px);
      opacity: 0.3;
      z-index: -1;
      border-radius: inherit;
    }

    .contact-item h5 {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .contact-item p {
      font-size: 17px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .contact-socials {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 28px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .contact-form {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 50px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .contact-form h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 34px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .contact-form>p {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .form-group label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      font-size: 16px;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      outline: none;
    }

    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.15);
    }

    .form-group input::placeholder,
    .form-group textarea::placeholder {
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    .form-group select option {
      background: #1a1f2e;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 12px;
    }

    .form-group textarea {
      resize: vertical;
      min-height: 100px;
    }

    /* ============================================
   FOOTER — Premium
============================================ */
    footer {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050a18 0%, #02040a 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 120px 0 60px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    footer::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 56px;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .footer-brand img {
      height: 46px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.85;
      max-width: 320px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    .footer-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-social a {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 18px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    }

    .footer-social a:hover {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: #000;
      border-color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(8deg);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
    }

    .footer-col h5 {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 900;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-col h5::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
    }

    .footer-col ul {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-col ul li a {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      display: inline-block;
      position: relative;
    }

    .footer-col ul li a:hover {
      color: #FFFFFF;
      transform: translateX(12px);
    }

    .footer-col ul li a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: -15px;
      top: 50%;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      opacity: 0;
    }

    .footer-col ul li a:hover::after {
      width: 10px;
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      padding: 50px 0;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 80px;
    }

    .footer-bottom p {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 12px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* ============================================
   BACK TO TOP — Premium
============================================ */
    .back-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 32px;
      right: 32px;
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 17px;
      z-index: 998;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 31, 61, 0.3);
    }

    .back-top.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    .back-top:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-rich) 100%);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 152, 10, 0.4);
    }

    /* ============================================
   SCROLL REVEAL — Smooth
============================================ */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 1;
      /* Ensure contents are visible by default */
      transform: translateY(0);
      transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile-first optimized
 ============================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
      .container {
        max-width: 1000px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .hero {
        padding: 80px 0;
        min-height: 70vh;
      }

      .hero-grid {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .hero-sub {
        margin: 0 auto 40px;
      }

      .hero-cta-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
      }

      .hero-steps {
        margin: 40px auto 0;
      }

      .services-grid,
      .institute-grid,
      .t-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }

      /* Keep side-by-side on laptops */
      .action-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      }

      .internship-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }

      .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {

      .nav-menu,
      .nav-cta {
        display: none;
      }

      .hamburger {
        display: flex;
      }

      .topbar-inner .contact-links {
        display: none;
      }

      .section {
        padding: 60px 0;
      }

      .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 48px);
      }

      .hero-steps {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      .hero-step {
        flex: 1 1 50%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      }

      .hero-step:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
      }

      .hero-step:nth-child(3),
      .hero-step:nth-child(4) {
        border-bottom: none;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .audience-grid,
      .services-grid,
      .institute-grid,
      .t-grid,
      .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .action-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .action-item {
        padding: 24px 16px;
      }

      .action-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 20px;
      }

      .hero {
        padding: 50px 0 70px;
      }

      .hero-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
      }

      .hero-step {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        width: 100%;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {

      html,
      body {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
      }

      .hero {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 0;
        background: #050c1a !important;
      }

      .hero-video-bg {
        width: 100% !important;
        position: relative !important;
        height: auto !important;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
        /* Perfect Cinema Ratio */
        z-index: 1 !important;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .hero-video-bg video {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
      }

      .hero .container {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
        background: #050c1a !important;
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
        margin-top: -1px;
        /* Overlap slightly to prevent gap */
      }

      .hero-eyebrow {
        display: inline-block !important;
        font-size: 9px !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
      }

      .hero-title {
        display: block !important;
        font-size: 24px !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
      }

      .hero-title .accent {
        font-size: 28px !important;
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: 5px;
      }

      .hero-sub {
        display: block !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        opacity: 0.8 !important;
      }

      .hero-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 10px;
        align-items: center;
      }

      .hero-cta-buttons .btn {
        width: auto !important;
        min-width: 220px;
        max-width: 280px;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 12px 20px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        border-radius: 12px;
      }

      /* Crystal Glass Stats: 2-column for space efficiency */
      .hero-steps {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-top: 25px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
        padding: 12px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
      }

      .hero-step {
        border: none !important;
        padding: 8px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
      }

      .hero-step-num {
        font-size: 18px !important;
      }

      .hero-step-text {
        font-size: 10px !important;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {

      .courses-grid,
      .institute-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .footer-brand p {
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
      }

      .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
      }

      /* Action Strip 2x2 Grid ONLY for Mobile */
      .action-strip-inner {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 1px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        border-radius: 12px;
        overflow: hidden;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      }

      .action-item {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
        padding: 24px 10px !important;
        text-align: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: #050c1a;
      }

      .action-item:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none !important;
      }

      .action-item:nth-child(3),
      .action-item:nth-child(4) {
        border-bottom: none !important;
      }

      .action-icon {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        margin-right: 0;
        font-size: 24px;
      }

      .action-title {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
      }

      .action-desc {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        opacity: 0.6;
      }

      .section-title {
        font-size: 28px !important;
      }

      .contact-form {
        padding: 20px 16px;
      }

      .hero-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .hero-step {
        border-right: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* Contact Section Responsive Fixes */
    .contact-section .section-title {
      font-size: 32px !important;
      margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .contact-item {
      padding: 20px !important;
      gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .contact-item h5 {
      font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    .contact-item p {
      font-size: 13px !important;
    }

    .contact-socials .btn {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .contact-info h3 {
      font-size: 24px !important;
    }

    .contact-info p {
      font-size: 15px !important;
      margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    }


    /* ============================================
   MODAL — Premium Dark & Responsive
============================================ */
    .modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: rgba(5, 12, 26, 0.92);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 999999;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      padding: 20px;
    }

    .modal-overlay.open {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    .modal-container {
      width: 92%;
      max-width: 480px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a162d 0%, #050c1a 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-radius: 32px;
      padding: 40px;
      position: relative;
      transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
      box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
      max-height: 90vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .modal-overlay.open .modal-container {
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }

    .modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 20px;
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #fff;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      z-index: 10;
    }

    .modal-close:hover {
      background: #ec4899;
      border-color: #ec4899;
      transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    .modal-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .modal-header h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .modal-header p {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-size: 14px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .modal-container {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        border-radius: 24px;
      }

      .modal-header h3 {
        font-size: 24px;
      }

      .modal-close {
        top: 15px;
        right: 15px;
      }
    }